Estimator

This hybrid role is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading infrastructure Main Contractors whom I have worked with for over 20 years, within the rail and highways sectors. You will be part of an established team, pricing works on various South East frameworks, with occasional visits to the office and site.

You will be responsible for delivering estimates on multi-functional tenders, on a NEC3 Target Cost contract, with works including minor civils, new railway stations and improvement works, structures & bridges, E&P works etc.

Our client is happy for this role to be predominately remotely based, with weekly visits to the office as required.

Estimator roles and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Estimating and working alongside the wider pre-construction team, you will have or gain experience in pricing works from 1st principles, possessing a sound knowledge of civil engineering techniques, outputs and resources.

• You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and framework requirements.
• Work with Preconstruction team to produce budgets, cost plans, and design to cost budgets.
• Be responsible for producing and delivering accurate cost estimates, tender summaries, and costed risk registers.
• Comfortable presenting cost estimates at internal and external meetings.
• Able to provide support on other frameworks, projects and tenders as required.

Estimator requirements:

• Engineering background and degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar qualification and relevant experience
• 5+ years' experience as an Engineer on site &/or Estimating experience working on infrastructure projects
• Conversant with different types of Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills
• Experience in pricing works from 1st principles and able to read drawings
• Awareness of current construction technologies and methods and how these impact on outputs and costs
• Understanding of civil engineering resources, their costs and outputs and how these translate to the overall project cost
• Understanding the significance of project constraints on cost of delivery
• Knowledge of risk management procedures and how these impact on cost estimates
• Commercial acumen and contractual awareness
• Ability to take off quantities from drawings
• Ability to liaise with internal and external customers

Estimator Benefits:

• Flexibility to work from home remotely, with 1-2 days a week in the office, depending upon experience and training required.
• Work for a leading Principal Contractor within the UK infrastructure market.
• Competitive salary and car or car allowance.
• A competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, and Life Assurance cover.
• 25 days Annual Leave and your birthday off.
• Immediate role.